This extension, as explained in the DHS guidance, was implemented for 60 days and was set to expire May 19, 2020. Due to the continued precautions related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the DHS has extended this policy for an additional 30 days to June 19, 2020. The original guidance with eligibility requirements can be found here.

Going forward, the DHS will continue to monitor the ongoing national emergency and provide updated guidance as needed. Employers are required to monitor the DHS website and the ICE website for additional updates regarding when the extensions will be terminated, and normal operations will resume.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that spreads from person to person. As of May 19, 2020, there are approximately 4.8 million global cases and 319,000 global deaths, while the U.S. leads the world with approximately 1.5 million cases and 90,000 deaths, according to research from Johns Hopkins University.